Drass (Gateway to Ladakh)
Drass, a charming valley bustling on riverbanks, starts from the base of
the Zoji La pass. It is often referred to as ‘The Gateway to Ladakh’ and is situated in the Kargil District of Jammu
and Kashmir. It has a wide-spread of extensive copse along the river. The
valley is situated at an altitude of 10990 feet from sea level and the mountain
ridges range from 16,000 to 21,000 feet.
This offbeat destination is famous as the “Second Coldest
Colonized Place in Asia” by virtue of the sheer cold that cascades upon it
along with the intense snowfalls during winters. The temperature can tumble as
low as 60 degree Celsius below freezing point. However, during spring and
summer, the valley becomes very picturesque as the hillsides turn into lush
green pastures with variety of vivid and vibrant wild flowers.
For centuries its inhabitants are known to have negotiated this
formidable pass even during the most risky period in the late autumn or early
spring, when the whole sector remains snow-bound and is subject to frequent
snow storms, to transport trader's merchandise across and to help stranded
travellers to traverse it.
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